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A true staple on brunch menus, French toast appeals to those with a sweet tooth looking to satisfy morning cravings with thick slabs of bread soaked in crème anglaise, browned golden in butter and then dressed in a sweet finish of Canada's most prized and essential local commodity, maple syrup. Sounds decadent right? This is a brunch dish so classic, it's no wonder that kitchens like to get creative with combinations with berry coulis, apple butter and dollops of goodness and - the options are endless.

INSTRUCTIONS
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Soak bread slices in egg mixture. Do not soak more bread than you have griddle space for at one time. Flip to make sure both sides of bread are well-coated.

Lightly butter and heat a large griddle or skillet on medium-high. Place the soaked bread slices on heated surface and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until French toast is a light golden brown.

Serve hot with maple syrup, butter, or a dollop of your liking (or all three!) with a side of fresh fruit.

On the evening of February 1st, the culinary community of Kingston came together for the fourth annual Guilty Pleasures event at Olivea Restaurant for an evening of fabulous food, fun and fundraising in support of Loving Spoonful. With a seven-course tasting menu inspired by the culinary teaching and creations of Julia Child, this years line up of chefs included: Stev George of Olivea, Derek MacGregor of Le Chien Noir Bistro, Ian Arthur of Chez Piggy, Paul Muller of Bella Bistro, Andrew Smythe of Tango Nuevo and Marty Huxtable of Dianne’s.

Better with Butter was the nights theme and boy, was it executed marvelously. Each chef worked seamlessly alongside bringing together creations of pure wonder all in the name of a worthy cause. It was quite a sight to see local chefs, businesses and members of the community join forces for the sole purpose of enhancing healthy food access, skills and engagement for individuals and families in the area.

But seriously the night couldn't have been any better. My foodie partner-in-crime and I were seated with a group of like-minded folks whom we chatted with all night long over local events, favourite restaurants and the list goes on. This a must event to attend!

From the mind of Stev George of Olivea:
Egg and Caviar Toast.
Paired with NV Prosecco, Italy.

It may not be a winter wonderland in downtown Kingston but we sure are ready for the annual Feb Fest adventures! From the Carr-Harris Cup, Imagination on Ice with Nam Nguyen, meet and greet with Ron Ellis to public skating, there's no better excuse than to join in on the fun with friends and family.

What am I most excited for? Toast to Tapas of course!

You have the opportunity to spice up your Feb Fest experience by indulging in local food pairings at some of downtown Kingston's best restaurants (featured below) with a glass of local wine or beer all weekend long. This fabulous feature is brought to you by Downtown Kingston and runs daily from 3-6pm Feb 4-7.

As young professionals, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. Be a leader, an entrepreneur and always question the unknown. Be adventurous and let your mind wander. Be you. That's more valuable to any brand or company than conformity ever can be! Oh yeah, and DO WHAT YOU LIKE! If you don't like it, don't do it for one more second.

Don't let your job, blog or friends define who you are. You define you - so remind yourself who you are. It’s easy to get caught up in what others say that we begin to see ourselves in that light. Don’t lose sight of who you truly are and the unique qualities you’ve built within yourself. You have the strength to push through new challenges, encounter obstacles, and celebrate accomplishments. So live life and do what you love and if it's not perfect, don't freak out.

You are the sole decision maker of your life. So live, wander and experience your surroundings with open eyes. Trust me, don't let folks hinder the person you could become. We all start somewhere and eventually you will grow stronger and into a person that is not scared to take life head on - from interviews, career choices to relationships.

So to be the best #GIRLBOSS you can be - learn to ask if you want something, help out where you can, dress well and be the best person you can be!

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